Homemade Citrus Soda!

Tired of drinking glass after glass of bland water? Since I don't drink soft drinks or fruit juices filled with tons of sugar and calories I am always coming up with new ways to enjoy water!  Don't get me wrong, I love water! Drinking water comes with so many benefits, I think the only disadvantage would be like anything else too much could kill you..lol.. seriously don't worry, that would be hard to do. Anyways.. sometimes you want something different maybe with carbonation or a little flavor! Like with my Apple Cinnamon Water here is another fun way to spruce up your everyday water, this time with carbonated water. Citrus Soda!

All You Need:

• Bottle of carbonated water
• Pitcher
• Sliced citrus fruit (I like to use Oranges, Lemons & Limes)

To Make:

•  Slice fruit and place in bottom of pitcher
• Fill with carbonated water
• Cover with ice

*You can drink it right away but the longer it sits the more citrus flavor it will have

* I actually make this beverage two different ways, you can also just add the fruit to your bottle of water (after removing some of the water of course) which makes it portable.

Tip- If you leave the fruit in your water too long it will take on a unpleasant rind taste.  If you don't finish your soda within 24 hours remove the fruit to keep the flavor from turning.

Tuesdays Tip: Apple Cinnamon Water!

So I came across this idea when my father posted a link on my Facebook wall last week. It claimed this beverage would boost your metabolism naturally with this zero calories. They claimed it is a detox drink that will give you tons of energy and help you loose weight if you drink 8 oz before each meal.

I'm not sure how much of all that I believe but the beverage itself sounded interesting so I figured I would give it a try.  It tasted great and now I continually make it.  It is what I call a  "great fall water".  I usually always add lemon to my water and in the summer time often add limes and oranges.  This is a great way to change up my water for the colder months and it has great flavor.  It is also a fun festive way to serve water at the dinner table when you have company.

You need:
1 Apple thinly sliced
1 Cinnamon Stick
A Pitcher

Drop apple slices in the bottom of the pitcher add the cinnamon stick and cover with ice about 1/2 way up then add water. Store in refrigerator.

Since I really only drink water I tend to go through a pitcher a day.  I find that I can use the same apples and cinnamon stick for a few days.  Eventually the apple slices will begin to disintegrate and need to be replaced.  


Tip: If there is not enough cinnamon flavor for you add another cinnamon stick.  For more flavor you can also mix in some powdered cinnamon if you don't mind a bunch of floating specs in your water.

Would you try this "fall water"?